Lime Bars Recipe
These tangy and sweet Lime Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a vibrant lime filling. Perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice and zest, they make a refreshing treat ideal for dessert or snacks. The bars are baked to a golden crust with a smooth, set filling and are best served chilled for a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter (cut into 8 pieces)
Filling
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp lime zest
- ⅔ cup fresh lime juice
- Drop of green (+ yellow) food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 11×7-inch baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs 2 inches on both sides for easy removal.
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter. Pulse until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 18 to 20 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together granulated sugar and flour in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to achieve a smooth mixture. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and optional food coloring until fully combined.
- Bake the Filling: Pour the lime filling over the hot baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 18 to 20 minutes or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
- Cool and Chill: Let the lime bars cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour. After cooling, refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the filling to fully set and enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- To prevent sticking, ensure the parchment paper overhang on the baking dish is sufficient to lift the bars easily.
- If you prefer a more tart or sweeter filling, adjust the lime juice and sugar quantities to your taste.
- Adding a drop of green and yellow food coloring is optional but gives the bars a vibrant lime color.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for best freshness.
- The crust can be pre-baked one day in advance and kept at room temperature in an airtight container.
Keywords: lime bars, dessert, citrus dessert, lime zest, shortbread crust, baked lime bars
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